When it comes to a CD jewel case most of us assume the music contained within comes from an included compact disc. Tristen Perich is challenging that notion with his 1-Bit Symphony. Rather than come with a CD, the case includes a complete electronic circuit with a headphone jack which performs his composition in five movements on a single microchip.

What’s interesting about the electronic circuit is that it is not simply re-playing recorded music. It is instead actually performing the music live as programmed by Perich. 1-Bit Symphony is being offered as part of a signed and numbered limited edition of 50. It will be available through Cantaloupe Music beginning August 24th and will retail for $29.